Radiator Problems of Dodge Grand Caravan

February my husband and I financed this car and within less than one month we been experiencing one issue after another. First, the heater hose had a hole in it then after that was the radiator then after we replaced those two now we have a issue with the exhaust modifier as well a issue with the brakes today the tires locked up on us. Could be related to the issues thats been reported on the newer Dodge Grand Caravans.

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Tl the contact owns a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving approximately 50 mph with a full tank of fuel, the fuel gauge displayed as empty. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and depressed the reset button since the vehicle had just been fueled. The vehicle was restarted and operated normally, but the failure recurred approximately eight other times in a four month period. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the radiator needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

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Parts #4781537ac(connect water pump to radiator,made from metal) was purchased at napleton's Dodge (arlington height's ill ,60004) dealership at 05/07/2015. . Today middle of oktober 2015 and I must change this parts again because of antifreeze leakage(same problem was before) very costly !!!!!more over dangerous,can bring engine to overheat. Was lucky catch this at my driveway ,but if long distance or highway ,or on the middle of nowhere. . . . . . . . . . Should go back to mechanic and pay again for installation. . Why dealership sell same cheap parts as any regular parts store for higher price . . . ?.

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I opened the driver side manual sliding door and then the horn started to blow constantly, the front and rear windshield wipers turned on, the hazard lights flashed, the reverse lights were on, the instrument panel had many warning lights on including a red dot on the bottom. I tried to hit my car alarm button to see if it would make it stop and it didn't. I closed the door as my son ran into the house and then all the doors locked. I had to use the valet key to open the door. I then pulled the hood release and opened the hood. The radiator fan was also on. I disconnected the battery so the horn would stop blowing. I waited about 20 minutes and went back outside and reconnected the battery and it did the same thing again. This time I tried starting the car and it started however it would not allow me to put it into gear. I tried to turn the engine off but it would not let me. I got out and then I removed the fuses to the horn so the noise would not disturb me or the neighbors. A few minutes later I got back into the car and it let me put it in reverse so I pulled the van out of our garage and into the driveway but the power steering did not work. I tried again to turn the engine off but it would not stop. I even moved the key to the off position and removed the key from the ignition and the engine continued to run. I disconnected the battery again but the engine continued to run as did the wipers and hazard lights. After about 10 minutes the engine finally shut off. This same type of incident happened before to us in 2012. . Read more...

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. While driving 40 mph, the contact heard a strange noise and noticed steam rising from the front end of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the radiator was cracked and the inner hoses were damaged due to pressure build-up. The dealer further stated that the VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 09v046000 (electrical system). The manufacturer stated that the VIN was included in the recall and informed the contact of other recalls as well. The contact never received any recall notices. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 51,200.

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There is a coolant leak coming from the y shaped diverter tube. The rubber has apparently been overheated due to its location over the hot engine. Many people have complained about this on forums. There needs to be a recall to have this replaced. The noxious smell of anitfreeze comes in through the vents, and smoke pours out from under the hood. Radiator is soon empty of all collant and the engine can overheat if not carefully watched. Coolant and water has to be constantly added in order to drive. This is clearly an issue with the placement of the tube over a hot engine and not insulating it well enough.

Took my 2005 Grand Caravan to the dealership due to a loud noise when turning. Was just informed by dealership that I need a power steering pump, and rack and pinion, bushings and bearings. Also need a new radiator. This is ridiculous for a barely 6 year old vehicle with 70,000 miles on it. I have also had the problem with headlight not coming on when you flip the switch. That is a huge safety issue!.

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The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the air conditioner became inoperative and had to be replaced. The power steering rack also had to be replaced due to a loud grinding noise that was heard coming from the steering column. In addition, the radiator fans would overheat and were replaced. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure mileage was 4,300 and current mileage was 58,000.

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The vehicle's abs and check engine light have been going on and off for about 6 months. We had a mechanic look into it and replaced a relay or switch that belonged to the blower motors (fans by radiator). The lights seemed to go away until a couple of weeks ago, the abs light returned and the brakes act as though they are going to give out at any time. They have to be depressed for quite a length of time before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. There is also a weird sound of air or as if air where coming out when the brakes get depressed. I have had to add fluid once or twice a week and have been told by a mechanic buddy that there is very good chance its the brake booster due to the sound of air. I went online and noticed there were recalls for this in a couple of Grand Caravans but my VIN # doesn't fall into the suggested VIN range.

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Consumer complained about a rack and pinion steering and other problems. Consumer drove over a rough pothole with a metal flatbed on top at a low speed. While driving at a street at 25 mph consumer made a right turn and there was popping noise in the steering wheel. The noise was evident only when turning to the left or right. Took vehicle back to dealer, who said there was a problem with front alignment , but that was all. However, insurance company noted there were problems with rack and pinion steering /front alignment/ radiator, and the transmission pan. Also, consumer noted the engine light was constantly on and it smoked after driving a long period of time. Oil was changed regularly. Vehicle has had a recent front end alignment but no other repairs.

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Consumer stated that the steel tube that runs to the water pump rusted, causing the vehicle to overheat, eventually losing fluids. Vehicle finally shut down.

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The radiator relay switch on my 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan keeps going out, causing radiator fans to not run and vehicle to overheat. This is third time. Once in April, July and now August. Dealer repalces relay each time and moves it on second time with new ground. Failed a third time.

Consumer had taken vehicle to mechanic for an oil change , and mechanic found out that anti-freez was leaking from head gasket. Then, took vehicle to dealer to be repaired, and drove home finding out that dealer did not put fluid in transmission, and had to return for repairs. Consumer states that dealer did not perform all repairs, only fixed head gasket, did not properly re-clamp fuel line. Consumer states there was transmission problem due to dealer possibly removing radiator and not properly re-attaching the transmission line, causing loss of transmission fluid and noise.